Technical Requirements

TECHNOLOGY & TECHNICAL SKILLS

The information below describes minimum technology and technical skills required.

 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

1. Access to a computer and stable Internet connection/browser are necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer course work, and receive feedback from your instructional associate and/or professor.
   View What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? Links to an external site.
   View Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site.
2. Access to speakers and/or headphones for multi-media.
   View the UTA Library Technology page Links to an external site. for peripherals available for checkout.
3. Word processing software, such as Microsoft Office or Open Office. Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. View download instructions below for obtaining.
   View full list of software supported by Office of Information Technology (OIT) Links to an external site..
   
4. A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Links to an external site..

Microsoft Office Download Instructions

These directions are from the OIT Links to an external site.. If you run into issues with the download please reach out to them for support.

• Before downloading, it is suggested to erase the installed version of Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, & OneNote).  Once you have erased previous version/s, go to your student email via the UTA homepage or Office 365 Mail Links to an external site..
• Select your picture or initials at the top right of the screen.
  You should be seeing the "My Account" tab
• Select My account
• Select "Install Status (located on the left side of the screen)
• On the "Install Status" page select Install desktop applications.
  You should be seeing a white screen that says "Office" and has numerous Office icons
• At the bottom of the screen select the "Install" box.
  • A set up wizard will pop up.  It will have step by step instructions on how to finish downloading the software on your device.
• Your UTA email and password will be the password if it requires you to authenticate.

 TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use.
2. Must have a working knowledge of Canvas terms, such as Modules, Groups, and Collaborations.
   View Canvas Basics Guide Links to an external site.
3. Must have a working knowledge of using Canvas tools, such as how to submit an assignment and how to post in a discussion.
   View Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site.

FAQs

• How do I view my grades? Links to an external site.
• How do I take a quiz? Links to an external site.
• How do I reply to a discussion? Links to an external site.
• How do I submit an assignment? Links to an external site.
• How do I submit an assignment on behalf of a group? Links to an external site.
• How do I view my Canvas groups? Links to an external site.
• How do I get more "how-to" help? View the Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site..

 DIGITAL INFORMATION LITERACY REQUIREMENTS

During this course, you may need to locate, evaluate, apply, create, and communicate knowledge using technology. The following digital information literacy skills are needed in order to do this.

• Searching for and accessing academic materials using UTA online libraries and databases. For help with library research refer to the “Database Tutorials” and “Library Research” categories of the UTA Library Tutorials Links to an external site..
• Using web search engines (such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo) to locate and evaluate academic source materials. For help with evaluating sources, read this UTA Library Tutorials for Evaluating Sources Links to an external site..
• Citing academic sources using a standard citation style (such as APA, MLA, etc.). For help with citations refer to the “Citing Sources” category of the UTA Library Tutorials Links to an external site..

TECHNICAL HELP

Canvas Help

Use the "Help" link on the left-side of the screen to find (1) Canvas Support Hotline, (2) Chat with Canvas Support, and (3) the Canvas Student Guide.

UTA Office of Information Technology Support

The Office of Information Technology Support can assist you with technical issues including computer requirements, MyMav issues, UTA email, and Network access.

Support Hours

Monday-Thursday 7am-9pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday 9am-6pm

Contact Information

E-Mail: helpdesk@uta.edu
Phone: 817.272.2208

 

 ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS AND PRIVACY POLICIES

The technologies listed below are commonly used across all courses and each has their own accessibility statement and privacy policy. Should you need to review this information, it has been linked below.

Canvas & UTA

Canvas Accessibility Links to an external site. | Canvas Privacy Policy

UTA Accessibility Links to an external site. | UTA Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Supporting Technologies

Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Links to an external site. | Adobe Acrobat Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Microsoft General Accessibility Links to an external site. | Microsoft Teams Accessibility Links to an external site. | Microsoft Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

YouTube Accessibility Links to an external site. | YouTube Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Kaltura Accessibility Links to an external site. | Kaltura Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Zoom Accessibility Links to an external site. | Zoom Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Echo360 Accessibility Links to an external site. | Echo360 Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Google Accessibility Links to an external site. | Google Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Respondus LockDown Browser Accessibility Links to an external site. | Respondus LockDown Browser Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Blackboard Collaborate Accessibility Links to an external site. | Blackboard Collaborate Privacy Policy Links to an external site.